Assistant CRA

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is hiring experienced Assistant Clinical Research Associates (ACRAs) across the UK to support end-to-end clinical trial delivery. The role focuses on remote study and site management activities, supporting monitoring logistics, and ensuring documentation and compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

• Complete study and site management activities per task matrix and project direction.

• Complete and document study-specific training; orient and train on study/CRG systems.

• Provide in-house support for pre-study assessments and waivers (as agreed).

• Support customization of Site ICF with site contact details.

• Perform remote review of EMR/EHR checklists and support collection activities as applicable.

• Verify document collection and RCR submission status; update site EDL and verify site information.

• Review patient-facing materials and translations as directed.

• Support vendor-related qualification processes and maintain vendor trackers.

• Ensure site staff system access is requested/granted/revoked; follow up on site staff training.

• Coordinate logistics for IM attendance as directed.

• Coordinate study/site supply management during pre-activation and throughout the study.

• Support essential document collection, review, and updates in systems.

• Follow up on missing vendor data (e.g., ECGs, lab samples, e-diaries) and support centralized monitoring tool reviews.

• Support site payments by coordinating internally and with sites; perform system updates, reconciliations, and invoice follow-up.

• Perform reconciliation tasks (e.g., CRF/query status, deviations, SAEs, safety reports) as applicable.

• Drive actions for missing/incomplete/expired documents and open document findings in CRG systems.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences.

• Prior experience comparable to 0–1 year that provides relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid UK driving license.

• Basic medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology.

• Ability to attain and maintain working knowledge of ICH GCP, applicable regulations, and procedural documents.

• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent English language and grammar.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work independently or in a team.

• Critical thinking, investigation, root cause analysis, and problem solving.

• Computer proficiency (MS Office) and ability to learn study software; ability to extract information from study documents, electronic systems, CTMS, and dashboards.

• Work schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri).

• Environmental conditions: Office.

• Location: UK (various locations).

• May include limited site contact activities during start-up, site management, recruitment, and close-out phases.